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lies dormant within you deep down beneath the layers of the crust, hidden by your lower self 7 ASKING FOR HELP AND HELPING OTHERS
form. Only when this is done can the layers of the crust be thinned out and so 7 ASKING FOR HELP AND HELPING OTHERS
to learn to bring prayer into the deeper layers of the soul. At this point, too, helpful 9 PRAYER AND MEDITATION -- THE LORD'S PRAYER
this respect. Only those who penetrate all the layers of appearance and of delusion will reach the 9 PRAYER AND MEDITATION -- THE LORD'S PRAYER
through clearly, for it is covered by many layers of imperfection, layers of dense matter, all the 11 SELF-KNOWLEDGE -- THE GREAT PLAN -- THE SPIRIT WORLD
it is covered by many layers of imperfection, layers of dense matter, all the distortions that necessitate 11 SELF-KNOWLEDGE -- THE GREAT PLAN -- THE SPIRIT WORLD
distortions that necessitate life on earth. If these layers were not present, life on earth would be 11 SELF-KNOWLEDGE -- THE GREAT PLAN -- THE SPIRIT WORLD
self surrounded itself slowly and gradually with various layers of denser matter, not quite as dense as 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
self come into existence. From your perspective, these layers are of subtle matter which you cannot see 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
higher self becomes free again of all outer layers it has acquired. In your own life, you 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
this manner when you realize that underneath the layers of your lower self lives your higher self 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
to be accomplished is to penetrate the subconscious layers of the personality with these truths as well 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
is perfection, waiting to grow out of these layers of imperfection, is the true self, then this 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
shed all the masks and all the covering layers, you will begin to work on the different 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
to its original state by shedding the surrounding layers constituting the lower self, it reaches out and 15 INFLUENCE BETWEEN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD AND THE MATERIAL WORLD
one direction. The lower the development, the more layers of the lower self cover the higher self 15 INFLUENCE BETWEEN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD AND THE MATERIAL WORLD
done if you penetrate your willpower into all layers of consciousness -- you should not even try 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
within you, but it is covered by obstructing layers that prevent your love from shining through, from 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
love from shining through, from manifesting itself. These layers are, as I said, your faults, your fears 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
fears, and your ignorance of spiritual law. These layers have to disappear, and this can only be 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
When your higher self becomes free of the layers of your lower self, it shines through to 18 FREE WILL
you and to free it of these God-opposed layers which rob you of your unity with yourself 20 GOD: THE CREATION
you will want to know how these foreign layers came to cover the divine substance that each 20 GOD: THE CREATION
much more difficult to reach through all the layers of imperfections is, however, in constant contact with 22 SALVATION
your higher self free of the shadows and layers of the lower self. That is the presence 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
we consider how to go into the subconscious layers that are important for you to become aware 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
you should know that your soul consists of layers which may be called the higher self and 29 THE FORCES OF ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY -- FINDING GOD'S WILL
by the lower self and by all the layers of imperfection in varying degrees of density. The 30 SELF-WILL, PRIDE AND FEAR
wrong extreme masked and covered over by many layers presented as the good and the real. You 37 ACCEPTANCE, RIGHT AND WRONG WAY -- DIGNITY IN HUMILITY
your being, I mean that there are several layers, not merely a conscious and an unconscious layer 39 IMAGE-FINDING
will then see how your intellect, your conscious layers, are convinced of your good motives because of 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
superficial is discontinued. Only what reaches the deeper layers of your being remains. That is why it 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
of it constitutes your real personality. These outer layers are necessary to fulfill your work on this 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
inner subtle bodies remain. These are the very layers you reach by digging into your emotions. An 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
relives emotionally one's childhood and penetrates the irrational layers of consciousness. Merely remembering is not enough. Without 41 IMAGES: THE DAMAGE THEY DO
your soul, your images, your wrong conclusions, the layers of your errors and whatever you may encounter 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
It has the capacity to reveal even deeper layers that already exist. The soul is also in 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
you are merely aware of the lazy outer layers. Do not avoid eros when it wants to 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
would say: Examine yourself. Go below the surface layers of your conscious reasoning and explanations for your 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
flow rigidly in one direction, consisting of several layers of your personality and both good and bad 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
penetrate through the maze. There are too many layers of imperfection, of fear, of insecurity, of self-will 47 THE WALL WITHIN
state it does not always penetrate all the layers of imperfection that surround the spark. We see 47 THE WALL WITHIN
emotions conscious and articulate, you will understand deeper layers of your being that are responsible for the 47 THE WALL WITHIN
have ignored their habit of using the many layers of consciousness to hide reactions that do not 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
but it is covered up by these many layers. QUESTIONER: Thank you very much. QUESTION: When a 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
yourself. Only after you have removed all the layers of falsity and half- truth, of distortion and 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
innermost self unfolds, freeing itself of all the layers and masks, and thus you are capable of 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
other people. You penetrate right through their superimposed layers and masks. That is the case, as I 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
rare moments it can happen. But all the layers of ignorance and fear soon erect a separating 62 MAN AND WOMAN
bring out the real person, hidden behind the layers of pseudo-protection which are always wrong solutions to 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
functioning. The prohibition is caused by the various layers of error, deviations from truth, and illusions that 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
state your inner will cannot penetrate the unhealthy layers. What you outwardly wish you inwardly question. Not 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
utmost and whose love may penetrate the many layers of error and misconception. Yet, you also withdraw 66 SHAME OF THE HIGHER SELF
you can live in it, for the superimposed layers, created out of unreal concepts, cannot live in 66 SHAME OF THE HIGHER SELF
background thoughts. Both have many subdivisions and many layers. By proper observation and concentration, you will gradually 68 SUPPRESSION OF POSITIVE AND CREATIVE TENDENCIES - THOUGHT PROCESSES
gradually learn to become aware of these various layers -- and this will be very beneficial for 68 SUPPRESSION OF POSITIVE AND CREATIVE TENDENCIES - THOUGHT PROCESSES
current problem. Strip it of all the superimposed layers of your reactions. The first and most handy 73 COMPULSION TO RECREATE AND OVERCOME CHILDHOOD HURTS
instinct of self- preservation, if unblurred by all layers of ignorance, would always lead a person to 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
body leaves. If sleep is very deep, other layers or subtle bodies may be slightly drawn out 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
could express and manifest, unhampered by the disturbing layers that usually cover your real self. Whatever the 77 SELF-CONFIDENCE: ITS TRUE ORIGIN AND WHAT PROHIBITS IT
self-search is to free you from the superimposed layers so that your real self can take the 77 SELF-CONFIDENCE: ITS TRUE ORIGIN AND WHAT PROHIBITS IT
therefore ineffective and damaging. They are the superimposed layers, which cover your real self. Your real self 77 SELF-CONFIDENCE: ITS TRUE ORIGIN AND WHAT PROHIBITS IT
of these three divisions contains a number of layers. For instance, an original tendency, coming from the 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
of strength it lies buried deep under many layers of hard rock and sand. Layer upon layer 79 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
of life just as we have accumulated our layers of images. Considered superficially it would seem that 79 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
day, without fail, it pierces through all the layers of obstacles and is ready for the task 79 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
offer their help by working through the various layers from the outside. And a good well-digger knows 79 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
your exaggerated need merely festers underground, covered by layers of false detachment, which is nothing but fear 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
than is known to humanity. There are different layers. In a psychological sense, these layers are examined 87 THE NEXT PHASE ON THE PATH; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
are different layers. In a psychological sense, these layers are examined in the work you are now 87 THE NEXT PHASE ON THE PATH; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
are now doing on the path. These psychological layers exist as various substances of radiant matter. Such 87 THE NEXT PHASE ON THE PATH; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
find your real self, your true being, underneath layers upon layers which, at first glance, seem to 94 SIN AND NEUROSIS -- UNIFYING THE INNER SPLIT
real self, your true being, underneath layers upon layers which, at first glance, seem to be your 94 SIN AND NEUROSIS -- UNIFYING THE INNER SPLIT
you proceed, the more you realize that these layers are not your real self, but artificial traits 94 SIN AND NEUROSIS -- UNIFYING THE INNER SPLIT
natural action and action coming from the superficial layers. You assume that the real, divine self appears 94 SIN AND NEUROSIS -- UNIFYING THE INNER SPLIT
alternatives at your disposal come from the outer layers. Any way you turn, the alternative is always 94 SIN AND NEUROSIS -- UNIFYING THE INNER SPLIT
my friends, if you have to remove outer layers of awareness in order to find false needs 95 SELF-ALIENATION AND THE WAY BACK TO THE REAL SELF
deep inner reality but instead with the superimposed layers of your personality; relying on public opinion rather 96 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS; COMMENTS ON LAZINESS AS SYMPTOM OF SELF-ALIENATION
to all these false levels, these superimposed, defensive layers, that they have become second nature, and I 97 PERFECTIONISM OBSTRUCTS HAPPINESS -- MANIPULATION OF EMOTIONS
human needs. Before you uncover your various protective layers, you cannot even be fully aware of your 100 MEETING THE PAIN OF DESTRUCTIVE PATTERNS
to the fore, emerging out of all the layers of disturbance. As you learn to understand and 102 THE SEVEN CARDINAL SINS
accept it when it reaches into the deeper layers of your personality? Ask yourself this question; look 103 HARM OF TOO MUCH LOVE GIVING -- CONSTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE WILL FORCES
happens between the real self and the superficial layers of your personality. When you experience the living 104 INTELLECT AND WILL AS TOOLS OR HINDRANCES OF SELF-REALIZATION
functioning. The obstruction is caused by the various layers of personality that are in confusion and error 104 INTELLECT AND WILL AS TOOLS OR HINDRANCES OF SELF-REALIZATION
experience. Your real self is covered by false layers of superimposition. You may have begun to remove 104 INTELLECT AND WILL AS TOOLS OR HINDRANCES OF SELF-REALIZATION
is productive and lasting, long after the superficial layers of the mind have dispensed with the falsity 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
level. It is, as you know, conflicting. Different layers of the personality express different attitudes at any 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
really free of all your barriers, all the layers that prevent you from feeling, from living, and 107 THREE ASPECTS THAT PREVENT LOVING
cannot function when it is thickly covered with layers of untruth. By covering it even more thickly 107 THREE ASPECTS THAT PREVENT LOVING
the remedy must be sought by allowing the layers that cover up this well to be penetrated 107 THREE ASPECTS THAT PREVENT LOVING
mere intellectual understanding and reach the underlying emotional layers. Nevertheless, it may be that the new friends 109 SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH THROUGH RESTITUTION FOR REAL GUILT
them. The barrier lies only in the covering layers. It has been said by some who follow 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
against it because of misunderstandings. When the deepest layers of the psyche are reached, it becomes apparent 119 MOVEMENT, CONSCIOUSNESS, EXPERIENCE: PLEASURE, THE ESSENCE OF LIFE
so because consciousness does not penetrate the hidden layers. Movement, which should direct the search for pleasure 119 MOVEMENT, CONSCIOUSNESS, EXPERIENCE: PLEASURE, THE ESSENCE OF LIFE
without the influence of these early feelings. Then layers of destructive, artificial emotions cover up the basic 119 MOVEMENT, CONSCIOUSNESS, EXPERIENCE: PLEASURE, THE ESSENCE OF LIFE
the unconscious. The moment you have penetrated the layers of consciousness that cover your real self, your 120 THE INDIVIDUAL AND HUMANITY
It is also essential to verify the various layers of a superimposition and substitution. The more you 121 DISPLACEMENT, SUBSTITUTION, SUPERIMPOSITION
and substitution. The more you experience these various layers emotionally and understand their true significance, the sooner 121 DISPLACEMENT, SUBSTITUTION, SUPERIMPOSITION
us now consider the possibility of the various layers of substitution. Originally the need exists. This is 121 DISPLACEMENT, SUBSTITUTION, SUPERIMPOSITION
comes only a bit later, when the necessary layers of consciousness become free. However, all those who 122 SELF-FULFILLMENT THROUGH SELF-REALIZATION AS MAN OR WOMAN
a more profound way. Self-exploration makes forever new layers of your psyche accessible to your awareness. The 122 SELF-FULFILLMENT THROUGH SELF-REALIZATION AS MAN OR WOMAN
awareness. The lectures are directly aimed at these layers as they come up. No path of self-realization 122 SELF-FULFILLMENT THROUGH SELF-REALIZATION AS MAN OR WOMAN
something faraway and completely hidden. First, observe those layers that are easily accessible when you focus your 124 THE LANGUAGE OF THE UNCONSCIOUS
interpretation, which deals with the translation of deeper layers. For this, more help is needed than the 124 THE LANGUAGE OF THE UNCONSCIOUS
of the truth will spread to the inner layers of your being, so that your psyche, like 129 WINNER VERSUS LOSER: INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE SELF AND CREATIVE FORCES
non- physical. A human being consists of many layers, and each is matter of a special density 130 FINDING TRUE ABUNDANCE BY GOING THROUGH YOUR FEAR
to some degree in stripping off your superimposed layers of pseudo-goodness and pseudo-love. However, you have not 133 LOVE: NOT A COMMANDMENT, BUT SPONTANEOUS SOUL MOVEMENT OF THE INNER SELF
and finally penetrate the more hidden and resistant layers of your psyche. It is entirely mistaken to 133 LOVE: NOT A COMMANDMENT, BUT SPONTANEOUS SOUL MOVEMENT OF THE INNER SELF
or the positive and negative directions. The outer layers of personality must suffer as long as unity 140 CONFLICT OF POSITIVE VERSUS NEGATIVE ORIENTED PLEASURE AS THE ORIGIN OF PAIN
as you work your way through the deep layers of your unconscious where what I say here 143 UNITY AND DUALITY
than through self- realization. Self-realization means shedding the layers of error so that the real self, the 144 THE PROCESS AND SIGNIFICANCE OF GROWING
comes to the fore. You can shed these layers of pain, error, confusion, and limitation only when 144 THE PROCESS AND SIGNIFICANCE OF GROWING
is not activated, it cannot reach the outer layers of your personality. In physical sickness, the body 146 POSITIVE CONCEPT OF LIFE-FEARLESSNESS TO LOVE-BALANCE BETWEEN ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY
is the counter-pull in this struggle that creates layers which seem to justify your distrust of your 149 COSMIC PULL TOWARD UNION -- FRUSTRATION
instinctual self. Only the courage to explore these layers within yourself will lead you to the truth 149 COSMIC PULL TOWARD UNION -- FRUSTRATION
This immediately connects with looking at the various layers of your consciousness. The more you succeed in 152 CONNECTION BETWEEN THE EGO AND THE UNIVERSAL POWER
that refuses to move. May all your false layers fall away because this is what you really 152 CONNECTION BETWEEN THE EGO AND THE UNIVERSAL POWER
you think you should be, or letting neurotic layers of your personality mix in with superimposed perfectionistic 156 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
life. A deliberate tuning into deeper, more sensitive layers of experience is required to cultivate and increase 160 CONCILIATION OF THE INNER SPLIT
the sum total of his or her psychic layers, including those that cause inner conflict and pain 165 EVOLUTIONARY PHASES IN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REALMS OF FEELINGS, REASON, AND WILL
inner conflict and pain. When unification occurs, the layers melt into a oneness, which is then activated 165 EVOLUTIONARY PHASES IN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REALMS OF FEELINGS, REASON, AND WILL
tends toward growth, purification and union, those discordant layers, the aspects that resist union, gradually die off 165 EVOLUTIONARY PHASES IN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REALMS OF FEELINGS, REASON, AND WILL
follow this blueprint. I mentioned earlier the various layers of consciousness. Now I should like to discuss 165 EVOLUTIONARY PHASES IN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REALMS OF FEELINGS, REASON, AND WILL
should like to discuss particular aspects of these layers. This will open up a new understanding of 165 EVOLUTIONARY PHASES IN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REALMS OF FEELINGS, REASON, AND WILL
yet, at times, suddenly. Only when all surface layers and all contradictory trends of consciousness have unified 165 EVOLUTIONARY PHASES IN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REALMS OF FEELINGS, REASON, AND WILL
artificially exaggerated hurt results from all the false layers that separate your consciousness from the original hurt 165 EVOLUTIONARY PHASES IN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REALMS OF FEELINGS, REASON, AND WILL
is the harm of denial: It builds further layers that remove and alienate you from your true 165 EVOLUTIONARY PHASES IN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REALMS OF FEELINGS, REASON, AND WILL
able to distinguish and experience quite distinctly both layers of reality. Awareness always begins with the outer 173 BASIC ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES TO OPEN THE CENTERS - RIGHT ATTITUDE TOWARD FRUSTRATION
divine in your underlying potential. To understand the layers of consciousness of which you are an expression 173 BASIC ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES TO OPEN THE CENTERS - RIGHT ATTITUDE TOWARD FRUSTRATION
expansion, then this indicates that there are hidden layers of consciousness that contradict what you may pay 181 THE MEANING OF THE HUMAN STRUGGLE
have discussed elsewhere. One is that three fundamental layers of personality must be involved if meditation is 182 PROCESS OF MEDITATION (MEDITATION FOR THREE VOICES: EGO, LOWER SELF, HIGHER SELF)
because they sensed the truth of the many layers of human consciousness, there still was much difference 186 VENTURE IN MUTUALITY: HEALING FORCE TO CHANGE NEGATIVE INNER WILL
destructive, and unrealistic in its present manifestation. Additional layers of vagueness, lack of awareness, must also be 186 VENTURE IN MUTUALITY: HEALING FORCE TO CHANGE NEGATIVE INNER WILL
negativity. Thus, a free person can bypass evil layers and activate the best in others. This may 188 AFFECTING AND BEING AFFECTED
not gloss over it. That will create further layers of disunity and disorientation. Focus on your sensations 191 INNER AND OUTER EXPERIENCE
stages: You first struggle to explore deep inner layers, which consist of misconceptions, negative intentionality, residual pain 196 COMMITMENT: CAUSE AND EFFECT
seep deeper and deeper into the still resisting layers of your consciousness. In that way the process 201 DEMAGNETIZING NEGATIVE FORCE FIELDS -- PAIN OF GUILT
it is necessary to go through all the layers that separate you from it. The misconceptions, false 206 DESIRE: CREATIVE OR DESTRUCTIVE
right way. Once you have penetrated all the layers, you will gradually have to dissolve and assimilate 206 DESIRE: CREATIVE OR DESTRUCTIVE
what you believe, feel, assume and intend on layers of your personality that are not immediately accessible 208 THE INNATE HUMAN CAPACITY TO CREATE
path teaches you to contact all these hidden layers and deal with them appropriately. In other words 208 THE INNATE HUMAN CAPACITY TO CREATE
real self, of identifying with it through the layers of darkness, you must discover the unending beauty 208 THE INNATE HUMAN CAPACITY TO CREATE
gain courage to go deeper, into still hidden layers of covert evil. There is always the spiral 212 CLAIMING THE TOTAL CAPACITY FOR GREATNESS
the group. You have traveled through the outer layers. You have learned more and more not to 223 THE ERA OF THE NEW AGE AND NEW CONSCIOUSNESS
self and must begin to travel through the layers. The purpose of my saying this here is 223 THE ERA OF THE NEW AGE AND NEW CONSCIOUSNESS
cosmic reality opens up to you. Further, deeper layers of the spiral rounds then take on a 235 THE ANATOMY OF CONTRACTION
It is a renewed delving into the deepest layers of divinity. In this state, that which was 235 THE ANATOMY OF CONTRACTION
its own pulse system -- so do the layers of consciousness different pulse beats, pulse systems, pulsatory 238 THE PULSE OF LIFE ON ALL LEVELS OF MANIFESTATION
you from making the connections with the inner layers of your consciousness is fear. Fear of self 238 THE PULSE OF LIFE ON ALL LEVELS OF MANIFESTATION
of your destructive attitudes or actions. But those layers of your personality that are still involved in 245 CAUSE AND EFFECT ON VARIOUS LEVELS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
fall off. Secrets are certainly among the hardest layers. The common denominator of these three factors is 252 PRIVACY AND SECRECY
spirit is freed through all the shells and layers. You are pure, so you do not have 255 THE BIRTHING PROCESS -- COSMIC PULSE
that you are working with different levels and layers. You know about the spiral movement that seems 255 THE BIRTHING PROCESS -- COSMIC PULSE
are the future tasks to fulfill, stacked in layers, as it were. It is difficult to convey 255 THE BIRTHING PROCESS -- COSMIC PULSE
in that sense is there past or future, layers above and layers below. I often mentioned that 255 THE BIRTHING PROCESS -- COSMIC PULSE
is there past or future, layers above and layers below. I often mentioned that occasionally some human 255 THE BIRTHING PROCESS -- COSMIC PULSE
glory. You eliminate, step by step, the enfolding layers. When your spirit is being born it always 255 THE BIRTHING PROCESS -- COSMIC PULSE
and unencumbered, without any covers, any obstructions, any layers that need to be removed. I cannot stress 255 THE BIRTHING PROCESS -- COSMIC PULSE
explained in this lecture: the possibility to uncover layers of the soul that would ordinarily await a 255 THE BIRTHING PROCESS -- COSMIC PULSE

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